Avery MONARCH 939I Operating instructions

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TC0939IOI Rev. AL 1/11

Operating Instructions

®

Monarch

™

939i

Intelligent Keyboard

® ® ® ® ™

9416 XL

9825

9855 9860 9906

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™

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WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required

to correct the interference at his own expense.

CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.Le présent

appareil numérique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les

limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites

dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicte par le ministére

des Communications du Canada.

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trademarks of Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLC.

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Monotype Imaging, Inc.

Avery Dennison Printer Systems Division

170 Monarch Lane

Miamisburg, OH 45342

Getting Started i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED......................................................................................1-1

Overview................................................................................................1-1

Power-Up Modes.....................................................................................1-2

About This Manual...................................................................................1-2

About Scripts..........................................................................................1-2

Unpacking the Keyboard ..........................................................................1-3

Connecting the 939I to a 9416 Printer........................................................1-4

Connecting the 939I to a 9825® or 9855® Printer.......................................1-5

Connecting the 939I to a 9906 Printer........................................................1-6

Setting the Baud Rate..............................................................................1-7

Using the Keyboard .................................................................................1-7

Control Keys........................................................................................1-7

SETTING BATCH OPTIONS...........................................................................2-1

Setting Prompts and Defaults ...................................................................2-2

Non-Knife Setup...................................................................................2-5

ENTERING BATCH DATA..............................................................................3-1

Entering a Batch......................................................................................3-2

Printing Tags Without Cutting................................................................3-6

Using Print Multiple with Inc/Dec Fields..................................................3-7

Examples ............................................................................................3-7

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................4-1

SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES .............................................................A-1

Accessories & Options............................................................................A-1

Flat Surface Mount.............................................................................. A-2

Wall Mount......................................................................................... A-3

Connecting the Scanner’s Cables............................................................. A-4

CHARACTER SETS .....................................................................................B-1

Supported Symbol Sets and Code Pages .................................................. B-1

Internal (Standard and Reduced Font)...................................................B-2

Bold................................................................................................... B-3

ANSI.................................................................................................. B-4

Code Page 437...................................................................................B-5

ii Operating Instructions

Code Page 850...................................................................................B-6

CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM .......................................................................C-1

Accessing the Keyboard’s Main Menu.......................................................C-1

Operating in Script Mode.........................................................................C-1

About the Scanner..................................................................................C-1

Operating the Scanner.........................................................................C-2

Troubleshooting the Scanner................................................................C-2

Cleaning.............................................................................................C-3

Configuring the Scanner..........................................................................C-3

Reset to Default Values.......................................................................C-3

Set the Communications Port Defaults...................................................C-4

Set the Minimum Bar Code Width..........................................................C-6

INDEX ......................................................................................................... I-1

Getting Started 1-1

GETTING STARTED

The Monarch® 939i™ keyboard allows you to easily configure the

printer and enter batch data.

The keyboard works with the Monarch® 9416®, 9416® XL®, 9825®,

9855®, and 9906 printers. This keyboard also works with non-Monarch

printers. You may need an auxiliary power supply for the keyboard

depending on your printer model. See Appendix A, “Specifications and

Accessories” for the part number.

This chapter includes information about

 unpacking the keyboard.

 connecting the cables.

 power-up modes.

 using the keyboard.

Overview

The 939i keyboard is an “intelligent” keyboard that can be programmed to

show user prompts and collect data. Think of the intelligent keyboard like

your PC, where you can enter data using your PC’s keyboard or connect

an optional scanner to scan data.

Custom applications, or scripts, can be written to program the keyboard.

The script is the program that runs on the keyboard to perform a specific

task, such as scanning or collecting data. We offer custom script writing.

Contact your Sales Representative for information and pricing on custom

scripts.

With a script, you can

 Create prompts for the user to enter data manually or using a scanner.

See Appendix C, “Configuring the System

,” for more information.

 Use look-up tables, or files, to store data that will be printed on labels.

 Perform additional data tracking, data conversion, and data

manipulation.

1

1-2 Operating Instructions

Power-Up Modes

If there is no script loaded in the keyboard, the keyboard operates in

terminal mode. Terminal mode is only available with the 9855

printer. You can enter data and configure the printer. In terminal mode,

the keyboard does not access the intelligent functionality provided by a

script.

If a script is loaded in the keyboard, the keyboard operates in

“intelligent” mode. The script automatically runs when the keyboard

and printer are turned on. The prompts you see and what you do are

controlled by the script. “Intelligent” mode is available with the

9416®, 9416® XL®, 9825®, 9855®, and 9906 printers.

About This Manual

This manual is arranged in several sections:

 Use Chapters 2 through 4 when your keyboard is operating in terminal

mode (9855 Printer Only).

 Use Appendix A for keyboard specifications.

 Use Appendix B for the available character sets.

 Use Appendix C, with information for your System Administrator on

intelligent (script) mode and configuring the scanner.

The information in this document supersedes information in previous

versions. Check our Web site for any updates.

About Scripts

This manual does not cover any specific information about what may be

in your script, because each script is different. Your script is written

based on jobs you need to perform. A script should contain several

basics features:

 A way to enter and exit the script.

 A way to enter terminal mode.

 The prompts for entering the date and time each time you turn on the

printer if required by your script. The date and time are not saved

when the printer/keyboard are turned off.

 The scanner’s configuration and setup (if you are using a scanner).

Contact your System Administrator for more information about these

items.

Getting Started 1-3

Unpacking the Keyboard

After unpacking the keyboard, look through all packaging material for

parts. Keep the box and packaging material in case the keyboard ever

needs repair.

1. Pull the long, coiled cable out from the bottom of the base.

2. Slide the first loop in the cable slot as shown.

1-4 Operating Instructions

Connecting the 939I to a 9416 Printer

When using the keyboard with a 9416 printer, the keyboard requires an

auxiliary power supply with the 9-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable.

1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard's cable.

2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the end of the adaptor cable.

3. Secure the other end of the adaptor cable to the 9-pin port on the

printer. Tighten the screws on the cables.

4. Connect the adaptor cable’s power connector to the keyboard power

supply (5V).

5. Connect the keyboard power supply (5V) to the power cord.

6. Plug the power cord in to an electrical outlet.

Note: Be sure that the printer’s power supply is also attached to the

printer and plugged in to an electrical outlet.

7. Turn ON the printer. The keyboard receives power from the auxiliary

power supply (5V).

Adaptor

Cable

Power

Connector

Keyboard Power

Su

pp

l

y

(

5V

)

Optional Scanner Cable

Getting Started 1-5

Connecting the 939I to a 9825® Printer

When using the keyboard with a 9825 printer, the keyboard requires an

auxiliary power supply using the 9-pin to 25-pin adaptor cable.

1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.

2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the 9-pin to 25-pin adaptor

cable.

3. Plug the 25-pin serial cable into the back of the printer.

4. Tighten the screws on the cables.

5. Connect the adaptor cable’s power connector to the keyboard power

supply (5V).

6. Connect the keyboard power supply (5V) to the power cord.

7. Plug the power cord in to an electrical outlet.

8. Turn ON the printer.

Adaptor Cable

Power

Connector

Keyboard Power

Su

pp

l

y

(

5V

)

1-6 Operating Instructions

Connecting the 939I to a 9855® or 9906 Printer

When using the keyboard with a 9855 or 9906 printer, the keyboard

receives power from the printer.

1. Turn OFF the printer before you connect the keyboard’s cable.

2. Plug the 9-pin coiled keyboard cable into the back of the printer.

3. Tighten the screws on the cables.

4. Turn ON the printer.

9855

9906

Getting Started 1-7

Setting the Baud Rate

To print, the baud rate of the keyboard and printer must be the same.

The default printer baud rate is 9600; the default keyboard baud rate is

19200. Refer to the Operator’s Handbook for your printer to change the

printer baud rate to 19200.

Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full alphabetic keys with 10 numeric keys, 5 function

keys, 4 arrow keys, and several special keys.

Control Keys

, , and operate as described in terminal mode. Depending on

your script, those buttons may function differently.

1-8 Operating Instructions

Button Description

Escape. Returns the display to the previous menu or clears an

error.

Clear. Clears the entire field.

Pause. Interrupts printing. Press Pause again to resume printing.

Feed. Feeds a blank label if there is no print job. Prints a label in

on-demand mode.

Cut. Cuts the supply.

Displays menu items and allows you to move the cursor.

Moves between fields in Batch Entry.

Enter. Selects the displayed menu item.

Shift. Toggles between upper and lower-case. Use with other keys

to display ¢, “, @, :, ;, -, =, +, #, %, (, ), &, *.

Functions keys are reserved for script use. Depending on your

script, F1 may print a set of test labels or exit the application.

Caps Lock. Allows you to type all upper-case characters (a

padlock symbol is displayed in the corner).

A

Enters an international character for printing when pressed and

held along with a character code. See Appendix B, “Character

Sets” for the character codes.

Space. Inserts a blank space between characters.

Setting Batch Options 2-1

SETTING BATCH OPTIONS

This chapter only applies when using the keyboard in terminal

mode (9855 printer only). When using the keyboard in intelligent

mode, your script controls the prompts you see and each script is

different.

You can select Batch Options to change which prompts appear during

Batch Entry mode and set default values for those prompts. Customizing

which prompts appear during batch entry can reduce the time it takes to

enter data for a format.

If a knife is not installed on the printer, you can prevent those prompts

from appearing during batch entry mode. If you set a new default value

for an option, that value is used even if the prompt is not displayed. If

you do not change a default value for an option, the system default is

used if the prompt is not displayed.

Main Menu

Cancel All Print Mode Batch

Entry

Repeat

Batch

Options

Setup Scripts Diag.

Option Default

Clear Fields No

Number of Parts 1

Print Multiple 1

Quantity 1

Cut Option No

Cut Multiple 1

Cut Last Ticket No

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2-2 Operating Instructions

Setting Prompts and Defaults

Use the following steps to customize which prompts appear during batch

entry and to specify defaults for these prompts.

1. Press Enter at the Main menu, when you see Batch Options. If you

have password protection enabled, you see

Enter Password:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Press Feed three times and then press Enter.

Clear Fields?

Prompt? Yes

3. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Clear Fields?

No 

4. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Number of parts

Prompt? Yes

5. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Number of parts

[1/5]: +1

6. Decide if you want to change the default (1) part printed across the

supply. Press

to change the number of parts (1-5). Press Enter.

Cut Option

Prompt? Yes

7. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Cut Option

No 

Setting Batch Options 2-3

8. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Cut Multiple

Prompt? Yes

9. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Cut Multiple

1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Decide if you want to change the default (1) tag printed before cutting.

Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press Enter.

Note: To cut between batches, make the Cut Multiple the same as the

print quantity.

Cut Last Ticket?

Prompt? Yes

11. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Cut Last Ticket?

No 

12. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either

or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the last tag in

the batch is cut. The printer must feed one or two tags past the

printhead to cut the last tag in the batch. Press Enter.

Cut After Batch?

Prompt? Yes

13. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the last

tag in the batch is cut. The printer must feed one or two tags past the

printhead to cut the last tag in the batch. Press Enter.

Cut After Batch?

No 

2-4 Operating Instructions

14. Decide if you want to change the default (No) and press either

or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the knife cuts

before the first tag and cuts after batch, so the tags are cuts in strips.

Press Enter.

No Cut Before?

Prompt? Yes

15. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

No Cut Before?

No 

16. Decide if you want to change the defaults (No) and press either

or to display your selection. If you select “Yes,” the knife does

not cut before the first tag in a batch, but does cut between each tag

and after the last tag in a batch. Press Enter.

Quantity?

Prompt? Yes

17. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Quantity

1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

18. Decide if you want to change the default (1) for the quantity of tags to

print in a batch. Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press Enter.

After setting the batch options, you are ready to use Batch Entry

mode to enter data for your formats. See Chapter 3, “Entering

Batch Data,” for more information.

Setting Batch Options 2-5

Non-Knife Setup

If you do not have a knife attached to the printer, you are prompted for

Print Multiple, instead of Cut Multiple.

Print Multiple

Prompt? Yes

1. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Print Multiple

1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Decide if you want to change the default (No) for the number of copies

of each tag to print as a set within a batch. Enter a quantity

(1-32000). Press Enter.

Quantity?

Prompt? Yes

3. Decide if you want to see this prompt in Batch Entry mode and press

either

or to display your selection. Press Enter.

Quantity

1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Decide if you want to change the default (1) for the quantity of tags to

print in a batch. Enter a quantity (1-32000). Press Enter.

After setting the batch options, you are ready to use Batch Entry mode to

enter data for your formats. See Chapter 3, “Entering Batch Data

,” for

more information.

2-6 Operating Instructions

Keep in mind the following definitions:

Number of

Parts

Number of times data prints across the tag’s width.

Using one to print data once on the tag. Using

three to print data three times across the tag.

Cut

Multiple

Number of tags printed between cuts as a set. A

cut multiple of one cuts after each tag. To cut

after each batch, set the cut multiple equal to the

print quantity.If the cut multiple is three and the

print quantity is 15, five sets of three tags are

printed and cut (15 tags). If the cut multiple is

three and the print quantity is 16, five sets of three

tags and one set of one tag are printed and cut

(16 tags).

Note: The cut multiple does NOT effect the printed

quantity.

Print

Multiple

Number of copies of each tag to print as a set

within a batch. A print multiple of one prints one

set of one tag. A print multiple of three prints

three copies of each tag as a set.

If the print multiple is three and the print quantity

is 15, then 15 sets of tags with three tags per set

are printed (45 tags). If the print multiple is two

and the print quantity is four, then four sets of tags

with two tags per set are printed (8 tags).

The most common application for print multiple is

with incrementing or decrementing fields. See

“Using Print Multiple with Inc/Dec Field

s” for more

information.

Note: The print multiple DOES effect the printed

quantity.

Print

Quantity

Number of tags or sets of tags printed in a batch.

A print quantity of 30 prints 30 tags when the print

multiple is one.

Set

Number of tags to be printed together within a

batch.

Entering Batch Data 3-1

ENTERING BATCH DATA

This chapter only applies when using the keyboard in terminal

mode (9855 printer only). When using the keyboard in intelligent

mode, your script controls the prompts you see and each script is

different.

This chapter explains how to enter batch data from the keyboard. You

can enter numbers, letters, and a variety of symbols (including

punctuation and international characters) from the keyboard. See

Appendix B, “Character Sets

” for information about international

characters.

Some fields specifically require numeric or alphabetic data. If you try to

enter numeric data for an alpha field, or alphabetic data for a numeric

field, the printer does not accept the data. Type the correct data and

press N.

To enter numeric data, press the key that shows the number you want.

The screen displays the number and the cursor moves to the next

position in the field. This is also how you enter a period (.), comma (,), or

dollar sign ($). To enter alpha characters, press the key that shows the

letter you want. The screen displays the character and the cursor moves

to the next position in the field.

Here is an example of how to enter the word Red.

Note: Not all fonts support lower-case letters.

1. Press and hold Shift while pressing the R key. An upper-case R

appears on the display.

2. Press the E key. A lower-case e appears on the display.

3. Press the D key. A lower-case d appears on the display.

When a field has fixed characters, they appear as part of the data entry

prompt. The fixed data stays the same, and prints on every tag that uses

the format. Only the data you enter can be changed. In the example

below, the first six digits are fixed characters.

UPCA Barcode:

004156 _ _ _ _ _

The printed field contains both the fixed characters and the data you

enter.

3

3-2 Operating Instructions

Entering a Batch

Batch Entry lets you enter the data to print a batch (or batches) of

supplies. You must first download your formats to the printer.

Note: Depending on your settings in Batch Options, some of these

prompts may or may not appear. See Chapter 2, “Setting Batch

Options” for more information.

1. Press Escape until you see the Main menu.

2. Press

or until you see

MAIN MENU

 Batch Entry 

3. Press Enter. You see

Select Format:

FMT-1 

4. Press or until you see the name of the format you want, then

press Enter. You can also type the first letter of the format name and

the display jumps to formats beginning with that letter.

5. Depending on your settings in Batch Options, you may see

Clear Fields?

No 

 Press Enter (No) to keep the old data. Each field appears with the

previous data. You can press Enter to accept the data, or change it

and press Enter.

 Press then press Enter (Yes) to erase the old data. Each field

appears with blanks (underscores). You have to enter new data for

each field.

6. You see the first prompt for the format. For example

Color:

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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